The Party (1980)
La boum (original title)Reference View | Change View
- PG
- 1h 50min
- Comedy, Drama
- 17 Dec 1980 (France)
- Movie
This is the story about a teenage girl's first love experiences.
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| Claude Brasseur | ... |
François Beretton
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| Brigitte Fossey | ... |
Françoise Beretton
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| Sophie Marceau | ... |
Vic Beretton
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| Denise Grey | ... |
Poupette
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| Jean-Michel Dupuis | ... |
Étienne
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| Dominique Lavanant | ... |
Vanessa
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| Bernard Giraudeau | ... |
Éric Lehman
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Jacques Ardouin | ... |
Père de Raoul
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Diane Bellego | ... |
Éliane
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| Richard Bohringer | ... |
Guibert
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Bernard Born | ... |
Skating Rink Bouncer
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Jean-Claude Bouillaud | ... |
Père Boum 2
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Micheline Bourday | ... |
Journaliste 'VSD'
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Florence Brunold | ... |
Femme enceinte
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| Jean-Pierre Castaldi | ... |
Brassac
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| Robert Dalban | ... |
Serge
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Nicole Dehayes |
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Jacqueline Duc | ... |
Dame dans le bus
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Michel Lasorne | ... |
David
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Robert Le Béal | ... |
Colbert
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Gérard Lemaire | ... |
Max
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Sylvain Levignac |
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Marie-Laurence |
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Frédéric de Pasquale | ... |
Antoine
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| Annie Savarin | ... |
Madame Leblanc
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| Sheila O'Connor | ... |
Pénélope Fontanet
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| Arielle Sémenoff | ... |
Belle-mère de Raoul
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| Alexandra Gonin | ... |
Samantha Fontanet
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| Janine Souchon | ... |
La contractuelle
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| Alexandre Sterling | ... |
Mathieu
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Léon Zitrone | ... |
Self
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Christopher Beaunay | ... |
Jean-Pierre
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Alain Beigel | ... |
Raoul
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Marianne Berg |
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Laetitia Gabrielli | ... |
Joëlle
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Anne Gautier |
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Laurence Gigon | ... |
Caroline
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Olivier Gins | ... |
Marc
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Pascal Huet |
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Pierre La Cognata |
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Jean-Philippe Léonard | ... |
Stéphane
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Christian Namour |
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Laurent N'Diaye | ... |
Arnaud
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Virginie Nègre |
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Frédérique Pressmann | ... |
Géraldine
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Nathalie Riqué | ... |
Lydia
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Michel Berreur | ... |
Un déménageur (uncredited)
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| Sandrine Bonnaire | ... |
A student entering the classroom (uncredited)
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Vladimir Cosma | ... |
Composer in studio (uncredited)
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Jacques-Olivier Holzer | ... |
Student (uncredited)
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Pierre Jean | ... |
Père Boum 1 (uncredited)
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Sylvain Maupu | ... |
Un patineur (uncredited)
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Laurence Morve | ... |
Gilberte Colbert (uncredited)
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Caroline Thompson | ... |
Young girl at railway station (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Claude Pinoteau | ||
Written by
| Danièle Thompson | ... | (scenario) & |
| Claude Pinoteau | ... | (scenario) |
| Danièle Thompson | ... | (dialogue) |
Produced by
| Marcel Dassault | ... | producer |
| Alain Poiré | ... | executive producer |
Music by
| Vladimir Cosma | ||
Cinematography by
| Edmond Séchan | ||
Editing by
| Marie-Josèphe Yoyotte | ||
Editorial Department
| Christine Lansu | ... | assistant editor |
| Christine Pansu | ... | assistant editor |
| Chantal Pernecker | ... | assistant editor |
Casting By
| Françoise Menidrey | ... | (as Françoise de Gueltzl) |
Production Design by
| Jacques Bufnoir | ||
| Bertrand de la Fontaine | ... | (as Bertrand Cornu de la Fontaine) |
Set Decoration by
| Marc Balzarelli | ||
| Jacques Brizzio | ||
Costume Design by
| Nicole Bize | ||
| Jacques Fonteray | ||
Makeup Department
| Antoine Garabedian | ... | hair stylist (as Antoine Garabedjian) |
| Jacky Reynal | ... | makeup artist (as Jackie Reynal) |
Production Management
| Jacques Bourdon | ... | production manager |
| Bertrand de la Fontaine | ... | unit manager |
| Marc Goldstaub | ... | production supervisor |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Rémy Duchemin | ... | first assistant director |
| Robin Katz | ... | second assistant director |
| Pascal Maillard | ... | assistant director |
Art Department
| Michel Naudin | ... | assistant decorator |
| Angelo Rizzi | ... | assistant decorator |
| Pierre Thiriou | ... | assistant set decorator |
Sound Department
| Bernard Bats | ... | sound mixer |
| Daniel Couteau | ... | foley artist |
| Michel Crivellaro | ... | assistant sound editor |
| Gilbert Crozet | ... | dubbing / post-synchronization engineer |
| Michel Kharat | ... | boom operator |
| Gina Pignier | ... | sound editor |
| Claude Villand | ... | re-recording mixer |
| John Marshall | ... | associate dubbing editor (uncredited) |
Stunts
| François Bourdillon | ... | stunts |
| Michel Berreur | ... | stunt actor (uncredited) |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Jean-Louis Castelli | ... | still photographer |
| Bernard Cavalié | ... | assistant camera |
| Jean-Claude Gage | ... | gaffer |
| Yves Rodallec | ... | camera operator |
| Franck Séchan | ... | assistant camera |
| Albert Vasseur | ... | key grip |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Marie-Hélène Daumal | ... | dresser |
Location Management
| Roger Pera | ... | location manager |
Music Department
| Luis Clos | ... | music recording (1980) |
| Vladimir Cosma | ... | conductor |
| William Flageollet | ... | music mixer |
Script and Continuity Department
| Catherine Prévert | ... | script supervisor |
Additional Crew
| Paulette Andrieux | ... | press attache |
| Philippe Berger | ... | production secretary |
| Richard Billeaud | ... | production administrator |
| Chantal Bégasse | ... | production secretary |
| Myriam Eliez | ... | production administrator |
Production Companies
- Gaumont (presents)
- Gaumont International
- Production Marcel Dassault (associate production)
Distributors
- Gaumont (1980) (France) (theatrical)
- Shochiku-Fuji Company (1980) (Japan) (theatrical)
- Venus Films (1981) (Spain) (theatrical)
- United Artists (1981) (West Germany) (theatrical)
- Cinema International Corporation (CIC) (1981) (West Germany) (theatrical)
- Filmes Castello Lopes (1981) (Portugal) (theatrical)
- Triumph Films (1983) (United States) (theatrical) (dubbed)
- Canal+ (1985) (France) (tv)
- DNC Entertainment (2004) (Italy) (DVD)
- ESC Distribution (2008) (France) (DVD)
- Fox Pathé Europa (2016) (France) (Blu-ray)
- France 3 (1992) (France) (tv)
- France 3 (1994) (France) (tv)
- Gaumont Vidéo (2003) (France) (DVD)
- Gaumont-Columbia-RCA (GCR) (1981) (France) (VHS)
- Gaumont/Columbia TriStar Home Video (1995) (France) (VHS)
- Gaumont/Columbia TriStar Home Video (1997) (France) (VHS)
- Italia 1 (1995) (Italy) (tv)
- NT1 (2011) (France) (tv)
- NT1 (2017) (France) (tv)
- Notorious Pictures (2020) (Italy) (video)
- Paramount Home Entertainment (2006) (France) (DVD)
- Paramount Home Entertainment (2010) (France) (Blu-ray)
- Prem'er Video Fil'm (Russia) (VHS)
- Rai 1 (1987) (Italy) (tv)
- Star Entertainment (2023) (India)
- StudioCanal (2015) (Germany) (DVD) (and Blu-ray)
- TF1 Séries Films (2023) (France) (tv)
- TF1 (1983) (France) (tv)
- TF1 (1999) (France) (tv)
- TF1 (2019) (France) (tv)
- TFX (2019) (France) (tv)
- TFX (2020) (France) (tv)
- TFX (2021) (France) (tv)
- TFX (2022) (France) (tv)
- TV Breizh (2011) (France) (tv)
- TV Breizh (2015) (France) (tv)
- Télé Monté Carlo (TMC) (2008) (France) (tv)
- Télé Monté Carlo (TMC) (2015) (France) (tv)
- USA Video (West Germany) (VHS)
- Universum Film (UFA) (2003) (Germany) (DVD)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- Studios de Billancourt (sound studio)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
13-year-old Vic is new in her high school. She soon makes friends with Penelope and they check out guys together, in the quest for a great love. Then Vic's parents complicate her life by not allowing her to attend the "boum," a big party. But with help from Grand-mere Poupette, Vic is allowed to go, and she falls in love with Matthieu. Meanwhile, her parents' marriage is on the edge when her father's ex-girlfriend demands one last night with him.
Written by Tom Zoerner |
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| Taglines | Vic is young, beautiful, in love and totally mixed up. But when you're 14.... that's the best way to be! [Video Australia] See more » |
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Did You Know?
| Trivia | Acting debut of Sophie Marceau, who was discovered late in the process by casting director Françoise Menidrey after the then 13 year old with no drama training whatsoever had just days earlier joined a child modeling agency to earn some pocket money and auditioned by chance. The role immediately propelled her to international superstardom and she has since been consistently named as one of, if not the favorite celebrity of the French. See more » |
| Goofs | Vic says that Juliet from 'Romeo & Juliet' was only fifteen. Actually, Juliet is thirteen in the play. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Featured in 1980 #1 (2009). See more » |
| Soundtracks | Murkey Turkey See more » |